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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1994-06-15 CDBGr4 � • A G E N D A A I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD - COMMISSION J4,i p 3 � , � ROAD CONSTANCE FRANKLIN COMMISSIONER SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY JUNE 15, 1994 6:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS KENNETH ALFORD CHAIRPERSON MARGARET ARAUJO VICE CHAIRPERSON LAURA BYRD COMMISSIONER OPENING CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER B. FLAG SALUTE C. ROLL CALL D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 1, 1994 F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) G. NEW BUSINESS 1. LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE BLANCA CHAVIRA COMMISSIONER 2. STATUS REPORT ON REHABILITATION PROGRAM ACTIVITIES H. STAFF ORALS I. BOARD ORALS J. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. 40 EIV CI Of LYNWOOU CITY CLERKS OFFICE AM PN 7i8i9�Ylilli12�1 // , 2� / 3i4i5 / �6 � gv1 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1994 OPENING CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order on the above captioned date by Chairperson Alford at 6:16 p.m., in the Lynwood City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road. B. ROLL CALL Chairperson Alford requested the roll call and staff complied as follows: PRESENT: Chairperson Alford Commissioner Franklin Commissioner Araujo Commissioner Byrd STAFF: Annette Clark, HCD Manager Chondra Handley, Minutes Clerk D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING: Ms. Handley informed the Commission that the Agenda was posted per the Brown Act. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Araujo, seconded by Commissioner Franklin to approve the minutes of May 18, 1994. F. PUBLIC ORALS NONE G. NEW BUSINESS SWEARING IN OF NEW COMMISSIONER Rita Manibusan, Deputy City Clerk, proceeded with the swearing in of Ms. Blanca Chavira. H. STAFF ORALS Ms. Clark asked the Commission if every one could attend a special meeting on June 15, for Loan Review. All present stated that they could attend the special meeting. I. BOARD ORALS Commissioner Byrd expressed her regrets regarding the resignations of Claude Law and Ken Wibecan and welcomed the new commissioner. Commissioner Araujo also expressed her regrets regarding the resignations of Mr. Law and Mr. Wibecan. Commissioner Alford and Franklin welcomed Ms. Chavira to the Commission. J. Ms. Chavira stated that she was grateful for the opportunity to serve on the CDBG Commission and hopes that she can assist in making a difference in the community. The CDBG Commission meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m. to the special meeting of June 15, 1994. WotaSOO*WY@ki I ANNETTE CLARK, HCD MANAGER 0 DATE. June 1,1994 0 TO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of The Commission FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director Community Development Department BY: Donyea Adams, Rehabilitation Assistant Housing Rehabilitation Division SUBJECT: STATUS UPDATE ON CDBG HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Purpose: To inform the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board - Commission on the Current Status of the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program. Background: The rehabilitation and preservation of residential housing is one of the eligible activities permitted and encouraged under the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). The City Council initially authorized the use of CDBG funds to establish a residential rehabilitation program on November 2,1975. The Housing Rehabilitation Program was initiated by the City Council to meet the City's goals of providing residents with decent, safe and sanitary housing and a suitable living environment. The Rehabilitation Program provides technical and financial assistance to qualifying owners of residential properties in the City of Lynwood. The primary funding for the program is through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). The primary purpose of the CDGB Program under the Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, is the development of viable communities by enhancing local housing and economic opportunites principally for persons of low or moderate income: Pursuint to the CDBG Advisory Board the Housing Division is currently focusing on several areas of home improvement. Over the past three years the Housing Division has rehabilitated an average of 17 units per year which has resulted in approximately 51 total units rehabilitated in the City Thus the Housing Division is currently processing approximately three times the number of loans and grants it had been processing in 1991. The Rehabilitation Program offers qualifying property owners financial assistance in the form of Senior Citizen Grants, Emergency Grants and Deferred Payment Loans During the Fiscal Year 1992 -93, the Housing Division completed twelve Senior Citizen grants, four Emergency Grants and ten Deferred Payment Loans. In addition, the Housing Division has computerized all the forms to facilitate the rehabilitation process and ensure proper documentation pursuant to HUD guidelines Technizal assistance is provided by program staff to qualifying applicants in loan counseling, code compliance, property rehabilitation, architectural design, preparation of cost, estimates, preparation of bids and contracts, selection of contractors and construction monitoring. During the second quarter of 1993 the Housing Division was reorganized. New staff was hired and a new innovative marketing strategy was implemented which consisted of a newsletter that was sent out to owners of single family homes informing them of the program and a brief detail of the qualifying guidelines. As a result. the City received in excess of sixty applications which are currently being processed. i The kinds of renovation work undertaken through the Program include the replacement or repair of major and minor Code items such as roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating and foundation and pest extermination. The Program also provides housing preservation through the repair or replacement of remodeled kitchens, new doors, screens and windows, carpet installation, bedroom and bathroom additions, new fencing or fencing repairs and interior and exterior painting. The improvements range in cost from $3,000.00 to $20,000.00 and have substantially improved the housing of residents participating in the Program.(Please see attached typical project photos.) CURRENT STATUS: During the Fiscal Year 1993 -94 the Housing Division completed twenty one Deferred Payment Loans and Emergency Grants.The City has received twenty seven Emergency Grant applications and Senior Citizen Grant applications which are being processed. With the current number of qualified applicants that are in process, the Housing Division will surpass it's current Fiscal 1993 -1994 target. Concurrent with proposed Housing Rehabilitation renovation, staff is updating the existing contractors list to handle the new volume of construction activity underway in the City Staff is also working to improve the current loan maturity procedures for the Deferred Loans that are becoming due and payable and will present this information for the Advisory Board- Commission consideration. Recommendation Staff respectfully request that after consideration that the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board- Commission receive and file this information. Attachments: 1 Residential Rehabilitation Program. 2. Current program status report 3. Attached photos of a Completed Rehabilitated Project.